Context Clues
The desert was arid, with no water for miles. What does arid mean?
Very Dry
She is as fast as a cheetah.
Type?
Simile
What is a synonym for happy?
Glad / joyful
Prefix un- means…
Choose the correct sentence:
A. Their going to the store
B. They’re going to the store
They’re going to the store
She was elated after winning the game. Meaning of elated?
Very Happy
The classroom was a zoo.
Type?
Metaphor
What is an antonym for ancient?
Modern / new
Suffix -ful means…
Full of
Fix the sentence:
“i went to the park”
I went to the park.
The fragile vase broke when it fell.
Meaning of fragile?
Easily Broken
The wind whispered through the trees.
Type?
Personification
Which word means to look at carefully?
A. glance
B. examine
C. ignore
Examine
What does re- mean?
Again
Choose the correct word:
Your / You’re going to love this game
You’re
The storm was intense, with strong winds and heavy rain.
Meaning of intense?
Very Strong
I’ve told you a million times!
Type?
Hyperbole
Which word has a positive connotation?
A. stubborn
B. determined
Determined
What does disagree mean?
Not agree
What is the verb in this sentence:
“She runs every morning.”
He spoke in a monotone, never changing his voice.
Meaning of monotone?
Flat or without emotion
The golden sun smiled down on us.
Type?
Personification
What does reluctant mean?
Unwilling / hesitant
What does careless mean?
Without care
Which is correct?
A. We was happy
B. We were happy
We were happy